Atlanta Falcons SS William Moore (shoulder) is expected to return to practice this week after missing seven games with a shoulder injury. Head coach Mike Smith said if everything goes well Moore should be able to play in Week 13.

The Atlanta Falcons are not expected to use the franchise tag on anyone this offseason, according to a source. Even though re-signing impending free-agent SS William Moore (Falcons) is seen as a priority, the tag will apparently not be used by the organization.

Atlanta Falcons SS William Moore (hand) was wearing a black cast around his right hand in practice Wednesday, Jan. 16. He was able to participate fully in the session. He declined to speak about the cast, but said his hamstring feels good.

Atlanta Falcons SS William Moore (hamstring) returned to the lineup in the NFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Jan. 13. It was his first game since Nov. 29, and he made his presence felt with a key fourth quarter stop in the second quarter. "That was just a good read because I was in man-to-man coverage, but from watching film, the formation, I just shot my gun and knew what they were going to run," Moore said.

Atlanta Falcons SS William Moore (hamstring) returned to practice Saturday, Jan. 5. He missed the final four games of the regular season, but expects to be 100 percent for the team's NFC Divisional Round playoff game Sunday, Jan. 13.